Most ofour so-called reasoning consists in finding arguments for going on believingas we already do.

It is easier to discover deficiencies in indivuduals, states and providence than to see their real import and value.

Throughconflict we get to unity.

It isdifficult to negotiate where neither will trust.

Thesubconscious part in us is called the subjective mind, because it does notdecide and command. It is subject rather than a ruler. Its nature is to dowhat it is told, or what really in your heart of hearts you desire.

Conflictis the gadfly of thought. It stirs us to observation and memory. Itinstigates to invention. It shocks us out of sheeplikepassivity, and sets us at noting and contriving.

Donot wrong or hate your neighbor for it is not he that you wrong but yourself.

The civilisation of one epoch becomes the manure of the next.

Reason is my philosophy, is only a harmony among irrational impulses.

Difficultiesare meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong byconflict.

Allmarried couples should learn the art of battle as they should learn the art ofmaking love. Good battle is objective and honest never vicious or cruel. Goodbattle is healthy and constructive, and brings to a marriage the principle ofequal partnership.

In themiddle of every difficulty lies opportunity.